The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is hosting a training workshop for Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) participants in Yellowknife. Media are invited to attend the last workshop taking place in the Yellowknife area, where they can experience the language program firsthand and talk to MAP participants and organizers with the Indigenous Languages and Education Secretariat.

The session will take place:

Yellowknife - Dene Kedǝ, Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Zhatıé and Tłı̨chǫ languages

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 15, 2022.

• Paulie Chinna will be attending the Gwich’in Tribal Council Assembly on August 15-17 in Fort McPherson, NT.

• Diane Archie will be attending the Gwich’in Tribal Council Assembly on August 17 in Fort McPherson, NT.

The Psychology Profession Regulations came into force today, making psychologists the second profession to be regulated under the Health and Social Services Professions Act, which that came into force in March 2022. The Act enables the government to regulate numerous professions under a single law.

A new pilot program launched by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will support apprentices who face challenges with formal learning, technical training, and exam preparation.

Virtual Learning Strategist (VLS) is an online learning platform that pairs each apprentice with a Learning Strategist. The Learning Strategist will work with the apprentice to identify challenges  such as skill gaps, learning disabilities, exam anxiety, and individual factors that could affect their performance..

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking members for the Student Financial Assistance Appeal (SFA) Board, for terms beginning December 1, 2022.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is gathering public feedback on proposed amendments to the Territorial Parks Regulations (TPR).

The proposed changes address safety, environmental, administrative, and technical improvements that have been identified in the ongoing operation of NWT parks.

They include: the clarification of existing fee structures, the addition of minimum age requirements for camping permits, definitional clarifications and the addition of more flexible operational language.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on the department’s 2022 review of the Fire Prevention Act.  The report includes a summary of feedback received from engagement with stakeholders and members of the public that took place between May 26 and June 23, 2022.

Input from the engagement will inform the development of legislative amendments. MACA intends to make amendments to the FPA within the life of the 19th Legislative Assembly.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 5, 2022.

• Shane Thompson will be attending the Canada Summer Games on August 9-10 in Niagara, ON.

• Diane Archie will be attending Long Standing Service Awards August 10 in Hay River, NT.

Meetings and Appearances

The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is pleased to release updated occupational standards for its Housing Maintainer trades program.

The “FireSmart Starts in Your Backyard” contest is back across the territory.

The contest is meant to encourage residents to practice FireSmart principles that will help reduce their risk of experiencing wildfire damage.

FireSmart principles are proven to work – taking simple, often inexpensive, steps can help protect homes and cabins from wildfires – even if a fire reaches the property.

All NWT residents and cabin owners are eligible to participate.

Here’s how it works: